Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson is not on the team's roster for the American League wild card series against the Astros due to a calf injury.
The AL Central winners released their 28-man roster hours before the series begins at Target Field on Tuesday.
Donaldson missed the final two games of the regular season while dealing with right calf cramps. However, many hoped the 34-year-old veteran would be able to play in the first-round postseason series after he took batting practice on Monday.
The Twins placed Donaldson on its 34-man taxi squad, which could allow him to rejoin the series by replacing an injured player.